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Obituary

The Congregation of Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) is the first indigenous religious congregation in India.

Rev. Fr John Thonippara CMI

Rev. Fr John Thonippara CMI
Rev. Fr John Thonippara CMI (90) a member of Arul Nilayam, Gudallur belonging to St Thomas Province, Kozhikode is called for his eternal reward.

Date of Birth : 14-02-1935
Native Parish : Marangattupally
Diocese : Palai
First Profession : 16-05-1958
Ordination : 17-05-1964
Death : 13-02-2026

His mortal remains shall be taken to Gudalur and shall be kept for public homage in the parish church from 5.30pm to 7.30pm today. At 8pm the mortal remains will be then taken to St Thomas Mount, Marikunnu and expected to reach there by 10.30pm.

The funeral will be on Saturday, 14 February, 2026 at 2.30pm at St Thomas Mount, Marikunnu.

Let us pray for the repose of the soul.